Faith Training Center Horse Boarding Stable

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!

11/26/2025

How to blanket a horse at Faith Training Center Horse Boarding Stable

11/13/2025

I love teaching people how to better communicate with their horse. Here is the first part of an article on bits:

There are three things we need to consider when choosing a bit. First, the horse’s mouth, second, the rider’s ability, and third, the horse’s training.
When we place a bit in a horse’s mouth, we can affect his lips, tongue, bars (basically the horse’s gums,) palate (the roof of the horse’s mouth), and teeth. If a bit is placed too high or too low in the mouth, it can bang against the teeth. Wolf teeth can also interfere with the bit. It is best to have a veterinarian do a thorough exam of your horse’s mouth to ensure no problems exist before bitting your horse for the first time. Also, check for damage to the mouth. If there is an area of your horse’s mouth that has been damaged, avoid using a bit that will put pressure on that area.
There is no bit that can damage a horse’s mouth. There are only inexperienced hands that pull on a bit incorrectly that damage a horse’s mouth. If we honestly appraise our ability as a rider, we can choose a bit that is better suited for our ability and avoid damaging our horse’s
mouth.
When I am giving riding lessons, I often compare riding your horse with driving a car. When you steer your car, you don’t whip you hands right and left, stomp on the brakes, then jam on the gas! You smoothly steer your car around. You speed up and stop smoothly. It is only fair, when you place a piece of metal in your horse’s mouth, that you give him ample warning that you are going to ask him to do something. I call this, “Giving your horse think time”. When I ask my horse to turn right, I move my hands in “slow motion.” When I stop, I say, “Whoa.” I will only pull if he chooses not to stop.
If you have quick, hard hands, you need to ride in a bit that has a slow signal and very little leverage. If you have soft hands, and you are good at giving your horse “think time,” you may be better suited to a bit that has a quicker signal and more leverage.

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09/13/2025

The Fall Barn Party trail obstacle course is all set up! Contestants, here are the prizes and the pattern! I'm excited!

09/04/2025

SOLD:

Cruisin Along Lightly: Dun APHA registered solid 15 hh 17yr old gelding

Cruise is a sweet, in-your-pocket type, registered gelding. He has been trail ridden and camping, and has been shown at the county fair. Cruise loves trail riding and also rides well in the arena at a walk, jog, trot, and canter, and picks up both leads easily. He goes where you point him on the trail with a group or alone, and is happy to walk through water. He is not barn sour and loads, leads, stands, ties, and bathes well. Cruise is easy to catch and middle to low on the pecking order. He does not have any special care needs, supplements, shoes, or anything else that makes him hard to care for. Cruise prefers trail riding or ranch/contesting type work in the arena. Having just completed one month of refresher training, he has great manners and is ready to go. Cruise is suitable for an intermediate rider on their own or an advanced beginner with instruction. Contact us for videos and a price.

09/02/2025

This is Summer's first solo ride. Abigail is doing so well building her confidence!

09/02/2025

This guy is coming up for sale at Faith Training Center Horse Boarding Stable in Lakeville, IN! Ads will be posted in the next few days!

08/17/2025

This is the day that the Lord has made!

08/15/2025

Boarders, mark your calendars! The Fall Barn Party is just around the corner! September 13th at 6:00 the Trail Obstacle Course with prizes and food will begin! Bring your own chair and a dish to share. Sign up forms for the competition will be on the table in the lounge. Please RSVP to Hannah Barden. We hope to see all of you there! Bring a friend! :)

08/13/2025

27 horses enjoying their delicious grazing - minus 1. At 41 years old, Blaze can't graze well anymore. Special feed for him, sweet guy!

07/12/2025

Abigail won her Equitation class today. She has grown in her skill with horses so much in the last year. I'm so proud of all get hard work and dedication! Good job, Abigail!

07/02/2025

Sold: Pinto 55 3/4" Pony Gelding. Check out this sweet guy before he's gone! Spirit is a 20 year old arena or trail riding gelding. He is not spooky. He ties, lunges, has good ground manners, leads, is easy to catch, picks up his hooves, stands to be mounted, bridles, saddles, bathes, rides alone down the trail and in an arena. No bite, buck, or rear. Spirit is ready for your family to enjoy! Contact us for more information and a video. Located in Lakeville, IN.